Skaun: population and statistics
Skaun has a population of 8,574 (2026) across 213.0 km², or 40.3 people per km². It ranks 128 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,574 residents
- 213.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 168 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Trøndelag - Trööndelage, Skaun ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 18: 23.9% in Skaun, compared with an average of 19.3% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 19.6% nationally.
Share of population with immigrant background: 8.9% in Skaun, compared with an average of 15.7% in Trøndelag - Trööndelage and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.1% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 775 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of inhabitants under 18”.
- Number 1 in Trøndelag - Trööndelage for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population with immigrant background”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,832 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
Skaun in numbers
All indicators for Skaun
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 19.6% | 23.7% | ranked 330 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 23.9% | 19.3% | 18.7% | ranked 6 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 3,654 | 252,603 | 2,760,619 | ranked 148 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ranked 257 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 40.4% | 29.2% | 21.8% | ranked 16 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 88.9% | 67.6% | 89.9% | ranked 191 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.7% | 25.7% | 4.4% | ranked 131 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.4 per 1,000 inh. | 105.8 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 792 | 55,147 | 656,492 | ranked 163 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.7 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 322 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 555,300 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 24 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 1,170 per 1,000 inh. | 74,237 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.5 per 1,000 inh. | 151.7 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 per 1,000 inh. | 12.1 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 71.6% | 68.5% | 67.5% | ranked 43 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 585 per 1,000 inh. | 516 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 35.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | ranked 33 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 8.9% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ranked 343 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 83.2 years | 83.2 | 82.8 | ranked 92 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Skaun | Trøndelag - Trööndelage | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.1% | 37.5% | 27.5% | ranked 89 of 351 |
Population of Skaun over time
Skaun had 7,755 residents in 2016 and 8,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,367 |
| 2022 | 8,360 |
| 2023 | 8,441 |
| 2024 | 8,484 |
| 2025 | 8,521 |
| 2026 | 8,574 |
Where is Skaun?
Business sectors: Skaun
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.1% ×2.4
- Construction15.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Real estate6.5% ×0.6
- Transport and storage4.4% ×1.0
- Education3.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Skaun
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skaun?
Skaun has 8,574 residents (2026), ranking 128 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Skaun?
Skaun covers 213.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Skaun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skaun went from 7,755 to 8,574, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Skaun?
Skaun is in Trøndelag - Trööndelage. Latitude 63.281, longitude 10.055.
Share of inhabitants under 18: what is the figure for Skaun?
In Skaun, “Share of inhabitants under 18” stands at 23.9% (2026), ranking 6 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 18.7%.
Share of population with immigrant background: what is the figure for Skaun?
In Skaun, “Share of population with immigrant background” stands at 8.9% (2025), ranking 343 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 15.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skaun?
In Skaun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 775 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skaun?
The nearest to Skaun are Orkland (11 km), Melhus (18 km), Trondheim - Tråante (24 km), Malvik (36 km), Midtre Gauldal (46 km).